Khubz 'aadi (Pita Bread)

Khubz 'aadi (Pita Bread)

Ingredients:
leavening agents, yeast, baker's, active dry
sugars, granulated
wheat flour, white, all-purpose, unenriched
oil, olive, salad or cooking
salt, table

Directions:
Proof yeast with sugar, and 1/2 cup warm water in a bowl for 10 minutes, until frothy.
Add 2 cups warm water, and 1 cup of the flour.
Stir until well combined.
Add salt and 2 tbsp oil, then gradually add remaining flour until dough forms a ball.
Knead until smooth and elastic, then cover and allow to rise in a warm place until doubled - about 2 hours.
Punchdown dough and divide into 16 portions, keeping dough covered.
Roll each portion into a 7" disc, and spread out in a single layer.
Keep covered and allow to rest for 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, preheat a pizza stone (or baking pan) in a 500*F oven.
Bake breads 2-3 at a time for 3 minutes, until golden and puffed.
Place bread in a clean towel to keep warm and soft.